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OH HB753

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jean Schmidt

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to administer all commercial driver's license (CDL) knowledge tests and skills tests exclusively in English

  • Mandates that all examinations for temporary instruction permits, standard drivers' licenses, and motorcycle endorsements be conducted in English only

  • Prohibits the use of translators, translation dictionaries, electronic devices, or interpreters during any driver examination

  • Allows an exception for translation assistance only when necessary to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 accessibility guidelines

  • Removes existing language that previously allowed the registrar discretion to test applicants who are illiterate or have limited English knowledge through alternative methods

Legislative Description

Require all drivers exams to be administered in English

Health and Human Services : Mental Health and Disabilities

Last Action

Introduced

3/11/2026

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